Chelow kebab

Nutritious Nibbles: Chelow kebab

By: Nejdana Houshyar, Peak Associate Persian cuisine is known for its intense, colourful flavours. It often uses ingredients such as saffron, dried herbs, fresh meat, and delicate fruits like pomegranate — staples in a Persian household. Each dish is intensely prepared and often takes immense time and patience to complete. But once you have tried and created a proper Persian meal from scratch, you will understand the effort. Chelow kebab is Iran’s national dish. It’s composed of saffron rice and ground beef (or lamb) and is often served with grilled tomatoes and sprinkled with sumac powder, a spice made of…

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